Beyond the e-navigation implementation plan: Development towards the unmanned merchant vessel?

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1 Beyond the e-navigation implementation plan: Development towards the unmanned merchant vessel? e-navigation underway, M/S Pearl Seaways, January 2014 Hans-Christoph BURMEISTER, MUNIN Project Coordinator Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services CML Ørnulf Jan RØDSETH, MUNIN Technical Coordinator MARINTEK, Dept. Maritime Transport Systems SST : Grant no E-guided vessels: The 'autonomous' ship

2 Content MUNIN s Vision and Rationale MUNIN s concept MUNIN and e-navigation Outlook 2

3 MUNIN Key facts Maritime Unmanned Navigation through Intelligence in Networks European FP7 project from Sep 2012 to Aug partners with 2.9 million funding Focus: Develop a concept for an unmanned merchant vessel Validate concept in a simulator set-up 3

4 Rationale for unmanned vessels Sustainability and short term use Current challenges of maritime shipping: Highly competetive industry Lack of young professionals Rising ecological awareness Autonomous ship as a long-term solution to: Reduce operational expenses Attract professionals Reduce environmental impact 4

5 Feasibility restriction Remote control not sufficient > USD/Month 5

6 Definition MUNIN s autonomous ship Autonomous ship Next generation modular control systems and communications technology [that] will enable wireless monitoring and control functions both on and off board. These will include advanced decision support systems to provide a capability to operate ships remotely under semi or fully autonomous control. Autonomous ship No persons on board for whole or part of the voyage. The ship, with partial help from remote control, must be able to manage the voyage on its own. 6

7 Use Case Dry bulk carrier on deep-sea-voyage Berth Approach Transit Approach Berth Reasons: Long deep-sea-voyage Low risk cargo Slow steaming attractivness 7

8 WP 3 Dissemination WP 10 Future concepts State-of-the-project Prototype implementation begins WP 1 Administrative coordination WP 2 Technical coordination WP 8 Proof of concept WP 5 Autonomous bridge WP 4 Architecture WP 7 Shore side operation centre WP 6 Autonomous engine room 1. Scenario definition 2. Technical specification 3. Prototype implementation WP 9 Assessment 4. Proof-of-concept 5. Assessment 6. Future concepts 8

9 Content MUNIN s Vision and Rationale MUNIN s concept MUNIN and e-navigation Outlook 9

10 MUNIN Vision Still manned operation in coastal waters 10

11 Main Challenge Unmanned, but not out-of-the-loop If x else a --> 2.5 b =! 3.04 {notify} $ship_env waiting 11

12 New systems enabling autonomous navigation during deep-sea voyage Advanced Sensors System Electronic lookout Detect small objects Detect weather phenomena Autonomous Navigation System Op. decision-making Avoid collisions Ensure stability in harsh weather Shore Control Centre Human element Monitor voyage and vessel Problem-solving 12

13 Operational modes on-board Restricted interaction must be respected 13

14 Autonomous execution The main operational mode UAV: Autonomous execution Ship system activities Follow predefined voyage plan Observe environment Measure ship conditions Shore Control Centre Monitor ship status SCC: Remote monitoring Communication Periodic updates ship-to-shore 14

15 Autonomous control Handling of known events UAV: Autonomous control Ship system activities Autonomously adapt voyage plan If required: Involve Shore Control Shore Control Centre Ensure safe operation If required: Acknowledge decision SCC: Monitoring/Investigation Communication Event-based data exchange 15

16 Remote control Intervention in a special situation UAV: Remote control Ship system activities Provide navigational data Control is overrided by Shore Control Shore Control Centre Directly operates ship (remote bridge) If required: Acknowledge decision SCC: Remote Operation Communication Direct link (communication tunnel) 16

17 Content MUNIN s Vision and Rationale MUNIN s concept MUNIN and e-navigation Outlook 17

18 Prioritized e-navigation solution S1: improved, harmonized and user-friendly bridge design; S2: means for standardized and automated reporting; S3: improved reliability, resilience and integrity of bridge equipment and navigation information; S4: integration and presentation of available information in graphical displays received via communication equipment; and S9: improved Communication of VTS Service Portfolio (not restricted to VTS stations). 18

19 S1 Bridge design New sensor/detection systems MUNIN needs improved sensor systems and automatic small and large target detection. This could also assist OOW and outlook of conventional ships. 19

20 S2 Reporting Reporting from shore control centre Single point Of reporting All mandatory ship reporting must be handled by shore control center in MUNIN. This can also be pattern to relieve officers of administrative burdens. 20

21 S3 Navigational data reliability Improved navigational data fusion As no crew is available to correct errors, improved and higher quality sensor and data fusion becomes necessary, including advanced object detection, AIS, GPS, other ship sensors as well as any other source that is available. 21

22 S4 Graphical displays (1/2) SCC displays for situation assessment Shore control centre will normally be in charge of several ships. When something unexpected happen, they will need to be able to rapidly assess the sitaution as well as status of other ships. This can also be very useful onboard! 22

23 S4 Graphical displays (2/2) Technical condition monitoring Visualization Configuration Status functions TCI Aggregation functions TCI Aggregation functions TCI Input functions Measurements Data acquisition modules Automation Deviation reports Adm. system Keeping track of technical condition of equipment, operational consequences in case of failures and planning of maintenance is critical for MUNIN. This is functionality that can also be used in conventional shipping operations. 23

24 S9 VTS Service portfolio Concept of SCC to assist OOW Remote monitoring Status intervention Remote control MUNIN will rely on a shore control center to supervise and control unmanned ships. Functionality here can also be used to assist OOW of conventional ships, e.g., during nighttime or when little is expected to happen onboard. 24

25 Content MUNIN s Vision and Rationale MUNIN s concept MUNIN and e-navigation Outlook 25

26 Outlook MUNIN on tour Date Event Location e-navigation underway 2014 Pearl Seaways, DK/NO Presentation: MUNIN safety impacts at TRA Scientific session on MUNIN during COMPIT MUNIN workshop Short-term application during SMM Paris, FR Redworth, UK Hamburg, DE MUNIN final promotion event Hamburg/Rostock, DE Jun 2014 In-situ test of Advanced Sensor System MUNIN internal Sep st Full-scale simulation test MUNIN internal Feb nd Full-scale simulation test MUNIN internal 26

27 Conclusion Maritime Unmanned Navigation through Intelligence in Networks Is MUNIN an e-navigation test-bed? 27

28 Thank you for your attention 28